Research

The overall objective is to synthesize multifunctional hybrid nanomaterials and further use them for the development of different biological sensing devices. The specific objectives include:

· Synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials

· Surface functionalization of semiconductor nanostructures with metal/metal oxides to synthesize hybrid nanostructures

· Fabrication of flexible and disposable biological sensors for non-invasive monitoring of communicable or non-communicable diseases

The development of multifunctional hybrid nanostructures-based biosensors will help to overcome the limitations of sensing performances. Making them disposable and flexible will impact directly on socially and economically crucial arenas. The expected outcomes is :

• • Improved detection of clinically important biomolecules for effective response and treatment.

  • Low-cost distribution of sensing infrastructures with easy operation in laboratories and/at home.

  • An integrated smart sensing device will provide a simple, facile approach capable of selective and simultaneous detection of different biomolecules.

  • Large scale and low-cost production.

Under the supervision of Prof. Suhail Sabir, https://www.amu.ac.in/faculty/chemistry/suhail-sabir

Aligarh Muslim University (Department of Chemistry)

PANI is one of the most promising electrically conducting stability and relatively high conductivity. GO-based polymer nano composites were reported efficient adsorbents for the removal of organic dyes from the aqueous solution. The basic requirement of a good adsorbent is porous structure and high surface area. Among the various method to combat this problems, advanced oxidation process in which a semiconductor photo catalyst are used are considered to be the most effective one. These material release reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydroxyl radicals and superoxide in suspension that degrade the dyes into non-toxic minerals. This process requires visible or UV light for activation. PANI is the conducting polymer having high conductivity, process ability, environmental stability and photoelectric property. The doping of PANI with GO improve the structural, electrical, and photo catalytic properties. Photo catalysis using the nanocomposite is the most useful technique for environmental purification.